What ruling did Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick announce in 1961 regarding a single-season record set in more than 154 games?

That such a record should be distinguished from records set in 154 games

That records set in any number of games are identical with no distinction

That the record would only be official if set in a World Series game

That the home run record would be vacated until a committee review

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Roger Maris and the 1961 Home Run Record

Ten multiple-choice questions about Roger Maris' 1961 season, the 61st home run, teammates and the MLB rulings about single-season home run records.0 takes

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01On what date did Roger Maris hit his 61st home run of the 1961 season?
02Which pitcher gave up Roger Maris' 61st home run?
03Against which team did Maris hit his 61st home run?
04How many regular-season home runs did Roger Maris finish with in 1961?
05Which Yankees teammate was the other major home-run threat in 1961 and also a frequent headline in the chase?
06What was the New York Yankees' margin of victory in the American League pennant race in 1961?
07Which longtime single-season home run record did Maris surpass with his 61st homer?
08What ruling did Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick announce in 1961 regarding a single-season record set in more than 154 games?
09In what ballpark did Roger Maris hit his 61st home run?
10Which Commissioner later (in 1991) affirmed Maris as the single-season home run record holder without the 154-game distinction?